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THE MEANING OF LIFE

Dear Mr. Chappell:

You asked if I had any questions at all. I do. What is the meaning of life?

— Questing


Dear Questing:

To understand the meaning of life, it is first necessary to understand the meaning of meaning. Let me explain this by giving an example: If I were to walk past the house where you live, it would mean nothing to me because I have no connection with that house. If you were to walk past that house, it would mean a lot to you because you have a lot of connections with that house. Therefore, meaning results from things connecting with other things. The more connections you can find in your life, the more meaning it will have. And if you can know that you are connected with everything else, then your life will have the most meaning possible.

— JC